Raid 2 actor Ashish Gokhale: ‘It is comfortable when legends like Ajay Devgan are helpful on sets – exclusive. Hindi film news
Actor and doctorate Gokhale, Rohit Shetty’s web series, is known for his performance in Indian Police Force and Sita, 420 IPC, Bhola, and Gabbar, currently seen in RAD 2. In a special interview with ATIMs, Ashish reflected on balance drugs and films, their preparation process for their preparation process.You have been part of some intensive, high-dumps like 420 IPC, devil, and raid 2. How do you prepare for such emotional and physically leveled supporting roles?I come from a theater background, so that discipline is with me. Each script is different, and it provides only a certain amount of information about a character. I spend time decoding not only character, but also their characteristics and motivations.For example, in 420 IPC, I played a negative character, and was very different from Tone Shitan, where I portrayed a confident, dominated police officer. This role was particularly challenging because I had to interrogate three people – Ajay Devgan sir, R. Playing by Madhavan sir, and geotica mam. My character was vocal, but he was not working with criminals – he was questioning a chartered accountant from a respectable family. Therefore, the language of the body had to balance professionalism with doubts. It was a good line. The scene was done in the same tech, and all three of them clapped for me after that. It meant a lot.With Raid 2, I did not get a written script during the audition. I was asked to improve a scene, where I chilling a powerful officer in my office, who was surprised by an upcoming income tax officer. I had to come with dialogues on the spot and distribute it in a separate Madhya Pradesh dialect. Which was chosen me. Later, director Raj Kumar Gupta sir seated me and said, “You will not have a lot of dialogues, but I want your attendance to be registered.”“I created a backstory for the character – a type of dual personality. Exterior to the external, but to dismiss internal. To take physically avatar, I also adjusted my currency and added padding to my shirt to match the 1989 setting and gave him a chabari look. I took inspiration from my two uncles who were Income Tax Officer.Do you support different characters than leading roles – especially when sharing screen space with stars like Ajay Devgan?Absolutely. A supporting character may have low lines, but the depth can be equally stronger – if not strong. I always believe that an actor should study between lines. It is not only about written dialogue; It is about silence, stagnation, unspecified layers.In Satan, I made a conscious option to talk to my eyes. This is something that I have always praised by Ajay sir – he only does a lot with his gaze. I also wanted to bring that intensity into my depiction. Ajay sir is very generous. He is not only a great actor, but a wonderful co-star that helps you increase your performance. It is comfortable when legends like him are helpful on the set.Now you have worked with Ajay Devgan in many projects. How is your experience with you and your co-star in Raid 2 including Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Capoor, Saurabh Shukla, and Supriya Pathak?Raid 2 is actually my third project with Ajay sir after bholaa and shaitaan. I have spent more than a year with him over the years, and it seems that we are now a small family. He has really been a patron for me. Riteish sir is a cute – so cold, so acceptable, no ego. The same Vani Kapoor goes for Mam, Saurabh Shukla Sir, and Supriya Pathak Maam. Such dear, humble people. That set has zero attitude or insecurity, and it makes a beautiful place to work.
Being an outsider in the film industry, have you faced difficult times?Of course, I have my part of hard days – but I do not pay attention to them. everyone does. I now choose to focus on good things coming in my way. Hard time shapes you. They make you difficult. I like to say that difficult roads make good drivers. Those challenges helped me search for new paths. Still, there are conflicts, but I am enjoying the journey.When did you realize that you wanted to act – and how did that co -existence with your medical journey?Acting has always been my true passion. But when I decided to take it forward seriously, the world – my family was particularly against it. My parents are doctors, and they had a hospital for me in Konkan. They wanted me to stay back and run it. He used emotional blackmail, it was also difficult. No one except my guru, a senior doctor, did not support me at that time who encouraged me and stood by me. Without him, I would not have made it Mumbai.Did anyone warning you about the emotional burden of this industry?Yes, many did it. This industry is unexpected. Existence is difficult until you get your rung. I always tell young people – make sure you have an education, a fall, something that lets you earn your bread and butter. You can chase your dreams, but you should be begging or borrowed to live. I have never taken a single rupee from anyone – even my parents are not. I wanted to stand on my two legs. and I have.Are there any gurus – formal or informal – who has affected your journey in the industry?Honestly, everyone who gets me teaches me something – whether they are from industry or my medical practice. My patient, my co-actor, even someone I can briefly chat. I observe, absorb and learn from each person. In this way, I think the whole world is my guru.
